We’re partnering with Wiper & True for a screening of Withnail & I to liven up the deep midwinter this January. Head to this award-winning local brewery’s taproom in Old Market and enjoy Bruce Robinson’s riotous dark comedy. Enjoy a complimentary welcome pint, plus a range of delicious alcohol-free beers in support of Dry January participants!
To start our 2025 season at the Planetarium, we’re thrilled to be showing the instant cult classic Primer. Shane Carruth’s mind-bending micro-budget thriller is the stuff of indie dreams. If you’ve never seen it, go in without spoilers and enjoy the ride. If you’ve already seen it, then you already know that you need to watch it again…!
Due to massive demand in December for the 10th anniversary screening, we’re bringing another screening of Interstellar to the Planetarium this January. A film this epic was made for the big screen, and this screening includes some of the most breathtaking scenes restored to their IMAX ratios for an extra-detailed viewing.
We’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of the sci-fi action thriller The Terminator this December. It launched James Cameron’s career, and introduced the world to what is arguably Arnold Schwarznegger’s signature role (and one of his signature catchphrases!) - enjoy this hugely influential piece of cinema in the Planetarium with us as we go back to the future!
To start our 2025 Vintage Screenings, we’re bringing one of our favourite films back to Averys just a few days before its namesake celebration - it’s the one and only Groundhog Day! In keeping with the time loop theme, we’ll be tasting wines that are all from the same family - you’ll keep hearing the same name again and again, but each new wine has its own unique twist…!
If you missed Denis Villeneuve’s stunning sci-fi sequel earlier this year - or, if like us, you want to see it again on a big screen! - then join us for an epic screening of Dune: Part Two in the run-up to Christmas. Continuing Paul Atreides’ story as he struggles to regain control of Arrakis, it’s a jaw-dropping spectacle that will surely enjoy success during 2025’s awards season.
We’re hosting a special 90th anniversary screening of The 39 Steps on Burns’ Night. This Hitchcock classic will be accompanied by a Scotch whisky tasting flight to complement both the film and the annual celebration of Scotland’s beloved poet. Slàinte!
We’re partnering with Wiper & True for a screening of Withnail & I to liven up the deep midwinter this January. Head to this award-winning local brewery’s taproom in Old Market and enjoy Bruce Robinson’s riotous dark comedy. Enjoy a complimentary welcome pint, plus a range of delicious alcohol-free beers in support of Dry January participants!
Join us for a special screening of this adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved novel; it was one of the first films to use stop-motion animation, and had a monumental impact on genre filmmaking as far forward as Jurassic Park. It will be accompanied by a live, entirely improvised organ recital by the award-winning composer Dr. David Bednall, blending silent cinema with live music to create a unique performance that promises to add another dimension to this remarkable film.
Our February collaboration with TEDxBRISTOL presents a sweet treat in time for Valentine’s Day. We’re joined by Carlos Ayala, a local chocolatier, and will be screening the whimsical French romance Chocolat.
This Valentine’s Day, we’re presenting another screening of the perennial Festival favourite WALL•E. This delightful sci-fi misadventure is both an epic voyage into humanity’s future, and a nod to silent comedy cinema. It’s perfect for a date night, or for the entire family.
Returning to our programming for the first time in years, it’s the perennial classic Casablanca. Deservedly considered one of the greatest films of all time, we’ll be screening the 4K restoration at Averys, alongside wines from the home nations of some of the key characters. It’s the perfect way to enjoy another viewing, or to discover its magic for the first time this Valentine’s Day.
Due to massive demand in December for the 10th anniversary screening, we’re bringing another screening of Interstellar to the Planetarium this Valentine’s Day. A film this epic was made for the big screen, and this screening includes some of the most breathtaking scenes restored to their IMAX ratios for an extra-detailed viewing.
Just in time for Valentine’s weekend date night, we’re pleased to present a screening of the cult romcom 10 Things I Hate About You. Julia Stiles and the late, great Heath Ledger are great fun as the odd couple in this high school spin on The Taming of The Shrew - so we’ll be pairing the film with wines from locations in Shakespeare plays…!
Due to demand, we’re bringing the tale of star-crossed lovers back this February! The Mount Without, one of Bristol’s newest and most unique event spaces, will play host to an evening of Baz Luhrmann’s high-octane, contemporary take on Romeo + Juliet, a film with an appropriately fitting aesthetic for this wonderful former church.
We’re pleased to present a screening of 2024’s Oscar-winning smash hit Poor Things. Emma Stone deservedly took home her second Oscar for her performance as the recently resurrected Bella Baxter in this adaptation of Alasdair Gray’s cult novel. Its part steampunk, part gothic fairytale aesthetic is a great match for The Mount Without’s stunning environ!
We’re bringing another British icon to Aerospace Bristol this November with a screening of The Italian Job. Released in the same year as Concorde’s maiden flight, it helped make the Mini Cooper an international star, and remains a cornerstone of British pop culture. Expect an evening celebrating innovation and icons as we take you back to the 60s for an evening of comic capers and high-octane car chases!
This March we’re dedicating an evening to a double bill of two of the more eccentric entries into the sci-fi canon, starting with a 20th anniversary screening of The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy. Douglas Adams himself co-wrote the script shortly before his death, and the ensemble cast is bolstered with cameos and nods back to the both the radio & TV series (under-30s, ask your grandparents).
Does life begin at 40? Tell that to the Brat Pack characters of cult classic coming-of-age film St Elmo’s Fire! With its standout ensemble cast and killer 80s soundtrack, it’s a timeless ode to the chaotic transition into adulthood. We’ll be pairing it with some wines that are similarly coming of age, to prove that patience is a virtue in the winemaking world!
Our second ‘eccentric sci-fi’ screening this March is Terry Gilliam’s dystopian dark comedy Brazil. This surreal, Kafkaesque satire has proven hugely influential, with everything from Batman to Star Wars paying tribute since its release - it’s consistently ranked among the greatest British films of all time, and some of its themes are as relevant as ever four decades on.
We’re screening the startlingly prescient Ex Machina at the Planetarium this March. Ten years on from its release, Alex Garland’s Oscar-winning sci-fi thriller feels more relevant than ever. It’s haunting, stylish and cerebral, and one of the finest pieces of science fiction of the 21st Century so far…
To start our 2025 Vintage Screenings, we’re bringing one of our favourite films back to Averys just in time for its namesake celebration - it’s the one and only Groundhog Day! In keeping with the time loop theme, we’ll be tasting wines that are all from the same family - you’ll keep hearing the same name again and again, but each new wine has its own unique twist…!
Due to massive demand for the 25th anniversary screening last November, we’re hosting an extra screening of the seminal 90s sci-fi action film, The Matrix! This hugely influential piece of cinema has withstood the test of time and remains a high-octane, high-concept rollercoaster ride of a movie that will leave you saying “Whoa…!”
Our March collaboration with TEDxBristol presents Fisherman’s Friends, alongside a talk about the real power of song with Samir Savant, Chief Executive at St George’s.
We return to the stunning setting of The Mount Without for a screening of the stunning Disney animation The Hunchback of Notre Dame. With its soaring Oscar-nominated soundtrack, dramatic story based on Victor Hugo’s epic novel, and unforgettable moments, it is a high point of Disney’s 90’s resurgence.
Join us for our gala screening at the RWA as we present Chicago, the Academy Award-winning, all-singing, all-dancing tale of two murderesses in the County Cook jail…
Due to demand, we’re bringing this magical tale of star-crossed lovers back this March! Our second screening at The Mount Without is Baz Luhrmann’s breathtaking romantic drama Moulin Rouge!. This high-octane jukebox musical is a riot of colour and song, and is aesthetically ideal for the venue.
Little Shop Of Horrors is the first of our screenings this year at Arnos Vale Cemetery. Featuring an awkward romance, back-talking plants, and a stellar soundtrack join Seymour and Audrey(s) for an unforgettable screening.
We’re making it a big night for Big Night, Stanley Tucci’s tragicomedy chronicling the misadventures of two Italian brothers gambling their struggling restaurant’s future on an epic meal for a special guest. Expect an Italian wine tasting alongside the film, as well as a meal during the interval courtesy of Toff’s Pasta, to accompany one of the greatest films about food and friendship ever made!
Our screenings at Arnos Vale Cemetery continue with a Sondheim double-bill. Into The Woods, the all-star adaptation of the award-winning musical sees a couple embark on a quest to free themselves from a witch’s curse…
